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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undiligent, -deligent, adj. [e.m.E. vndiligent (1547); Diligent adj.] Unassiduous, lax; inactive, lacking perseverance. — c1615 Chron. Kings 20.
Satrahell … wes fund werrie vndeligent in the executioun of his dewttie — a1684 Leighton Comm. Peter iii 19-21.
Why wear you out the day of grace … as uncertain of Christ, yea, as undiligent after Him, as you were long ago?
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